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The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and MeaningAn unconventional book of wisdom and life advice from renowned business school professor and New York Times bestselling author of The Four Scott Galloway. Scott Galloway teaches brand strategy at NYU's Stern School of Business, but his most popular lectures deal with life strategy, not business. In the classroom, on his blog, and in YouTube videos garnering millions of views, he regularly offers hard hitting answers to the big questions: What's the
An unconventional book of wisdom and life advice from renowned business school professor and New York Times bestselling author of The Four Scott Galloway. Scott Galloway teaches brand strategy at NYU's Stern School of Business, but his most popular lectures deal with life strategy, not business. In the classroom, on his blog, and in YouTube videos garnering millions of views, he regularly offers hard-hitting answers to the big questions: What's the formula for a life well lived? How can you have a meaningful career, not just a lucrative one? Is work/life balance possible? What are the elements of a successful relationship? The Algebra of Happiness: Notes on the Pursuit of Success, Love, and Meaning draws on Professor Galloway's mix of anecdotes and no-BS insight to share hard-won wisdom about life's challenges, along with poignant personal stories. Whether it's advice on if you should drop out of school to be an entrepreneur (it might have worked for Steve Jobs, but you're probably not Steve Jobs), ideas on how to position yourself in a crowded job market (do something "boring" and move to a city; passion is for people who are already rich), discovering what the most important decision in your life is (it's not your job, your car, OR your zip code), or arguing that our relationships to others are ultimately all that matter, Galloway entertains, inspires, and provokes. Brash, funny, and surprisingly moving, The Algebra of Happiness represents a refreshing perspective on our need for both professional success and personal fulfillment, and makes the perfect gift for any new graduate, or for anyone who feels adrift.Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Portfolio
Published: 05/14/2019
ISBN: 9780593084199
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.25h x 5.13w x 0.88d
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★★★★★ 5
Very readable treatment of a difficult topic
I thought the book was very easy to read and written as if Mike was in a room with you chatting about this important topic. I think the book is a great resource for anyone dealing with either personal challenges or interpersonal issues with friends, coworkers or family members. A very informative book that deals with a difficult topic in an easy to read writing style.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2025
★★★★★ 4
Good read
"I know you were once an child with dreams but I once your child with my own dreams." Is a quote that relates to this book.While it needs to be edited more and some mistakes fixed, this has allowed me and many others to understand our parents better and work towards fixing what they have done or even what they failed to do.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Guidelines for Self-awareness and change
This book’s focus, to me, was about self-awareness: 1 to what degree were my parents emotionally immature and what impact, if any, did this impact me?; 2. To what degree have I grown and developed in emotional intelligence/nurturing resilience?; and what impact did my behaviors have on my children’s development? An interesting exercise
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Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2025
★★★★★ 5
This book addresses a rarely discussed issue. Thank you Mike Palm!
Very informative book! Identifying, defining and problem solving is very clear. This book is an easy read as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A Practical Guide to Breaking the Cycle of Emotional Immaturity
“The Legacy of Emotionally Immature Parents: Gain Insights and Solutions Across the Generations to Navigate Child-Rearing Challenges, Build Healthy Relationships, and Grow Emotionally” by Mike Palm is the practical guide for parents who couldn’t fully meet emotional needs, and couldn’t give what they didn’t have and the adults still carrying the impact.
The book is quite well structured.
For example, Chapters 1–2 define emotional immaturity, trace its roots and explore how it shows up in family dynamics.
Chapter 3 focuses on breaking the cycle - identifying patterns, using boundaries, mindfulness, and behavioral change tools.
Chapter 5 is on self-care - prioritizing it without guilt, designing routines, balancing family obligations, and practicing emotional detachment.
Chapter 7 tackles forgiveness and building a legacy of emotional maturity.
Overall, this is a practical guide for anyone who grew up feeling emotionally unseen and wants to parent differently.
Highly recommended for parents who recognize emotional immaturity in their upbringing and want to stop the cycle, or anyone wanting to build healthier relationships with family members who may still carry those patterns.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2026